How to Make Google.com Your Homepage

Changing your home page to Google is quick and easy.

Google is the most popular Web site in the world, so it only makes sense that you would want to make it your home page. Having Google set as your home page will allow you to quickly search for a topic when you open your web browser without the hassle of actually typing in the address.

Things You'll Need

• Web browser

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Click on the "Tools" menu and choose "Internet Options".

2. Click on the "General" tab and find the section for home page. Type or copy and paste http://www.google.com into that section.

3. Click "OK" to save.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open http://www.google.com.

2. Click the icon at the left of the web address.

3. Drag the icon to the Home button and release it.

4. Click "Yes" to accept Google as your new home page.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the wrench icon and choose "Options".

2. Look for the Basics tab and find the section for home page. Click the button next to "Open this page" and type, or copy and paste, http://www.google.com into that section.

3. Click "Close" to save.

Opera

1. Click "Menu", choose "Settings" and then "Preferences".

2. Look for the General tab and find the section for home page. Type or copy and paste http://www.google.com into that section.

3. Click "OK" to save.

References

• Mozilla Firefox Support: How to Set the Homepage
• Microsoft Support: How to Change Your Homepage in Internet Explorer
• Google Chrome Help: Basic Browser Settings: Homepage
• Opera Software: Make Opera your Own